Rainier 'R' returns to prominent spot on old brewery

After a 13 year absence, the Rainier Beer 'R' returned to the top of the old Rainier Brewery. The "R" replaces the Tully's Coffee "T" which was removed from the building.

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on October 25, 2013 12:47 AM

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO/SEATTLEPI.COM

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The Rainier Beer "R" begins its journey up as it is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. Photographed on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013. less

The Rainier Beer "R" begins its journey up as it is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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People cheer Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is illuminated at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

People cheer Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is illuminated at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since ... more

Rainier Beers walk to the celebration Friday as the Rainier "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

Rainier Beers walk to the celebration Friday as the Rainier "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

Rainier Beers walk to the celebration Friday as the Rainier... Photo-5366333.72701 - seattlepi.com

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The Rainier Beer "R" is ready to be hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

The Rainier Beer "R" is ready to be hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

The Rainier Beer "R" is ready to be hoisted Friday to its... Photo-5366334.72701 - seattlepi.com

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A man has some fun Friday during a party as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

A man has some fun Friday during a party as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

A man has some fun Friday during a party as the Rainier Beer... Photo-5366335.72701 - seattlepi.com

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The Rainier Beer "R" is ready to be hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

The Rainier Beer "R" is ready to be hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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People take photos before the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery on Friday during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

People take photos before the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery on Friday during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

People take photos before the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted... Photo-5366337.72701 - seattlepi.com

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Rainier Beers walk Friday to the celebration as the Rainier "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

Rainier Beers walk Friday to the celebration as the Rainier "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

Rainier Beers walk Friday to the celebration as the Rainier... Photo-5366338.72701 - seattlepi.com

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People watch a ceremony Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is ready to be lifted to the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

People watch a ceremony Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is ready to be lifted to the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the ... more

People celebrate Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

People celebrate Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the ... more

People take photos before the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. Photographed on Friday, October 25, 2013. less

People take photos before the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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The Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

The Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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The Rainier Beer "R" casts a shadow on the clouds Friday as it is raised to the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

The Rainier Beer "R" casts a shadow on the clouds Friday as it is raised to the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the ... more

The Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

The Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

The Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the... Photo-5366344.72701 - seattlepi.com

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The Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

The Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The ... more

People gather in a party tent as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

People gather in a party tent as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted Friday to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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People gather on the roof shortly after the Rainier Beer "R" was hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery Friday during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

People gather on the roof shortly after the Rainier Beer "R" was hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery Friday during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which ... more

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Rainier Beers walk through the crowd Friday before the "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

Rainier Beers walk through the crowd Friday before the "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on ... more

People gather in the party tent Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

People gather in the party tent Friday as the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

People gather in the party tent Friday as the Rainier Beer... Photo-5366350.72701 - seattlepi.com

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Dancer Emma Lavin strikes a pose Friday after the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had been on the building since 2000. The "R" had been a Seattle icon for 50 years before the green "T" took its place. less

Dancer Emma Lavin strikes a pose Friday after the Rainier Beer "R" is hoisted to its spot at the top of the old Rainier Brewery during a community celebration. The "R" replaced the Tully's Coffee "T" which had ... more